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Developing a proactive regulatory approach for innovation

CARE QUALITY COMMISSION

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17 Jan 2025 at 10:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has completed the award stage of a procurement process titled "Developing a proactive regulatory approach for innovation", targeting the social research services industry category. The contract is valued at £82,795 and aims to collate a comprehensive repository of innovation-enabling regulatory activities. The procurement was conducted through the CQC Research and Evaluation Framework, specifically under Lot 4 - Safety and improvement in health and social care, with I.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED being awarded the contract. The project is located in England, with the contract period extending from 13 January 2025 to 30 September 2025, and an option to extend by up to three months.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social research and regulatory consulting. Companies capable of providing in-depth analysis and evaluation of regulatory tools to promote innovation in health and social care are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) stand to gain significantly by showcasing their expertise in this domain, leveraging such contracts to strengthen their portfolio and expand their client base within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Developing a proactive regulatory approach for innovation

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) require the services of a supplier to collate a comprehensive repository of innovation enabling regulatory activities and assess where they are most effective. The research will seek to answer, 'What tools are available for regulators to encourage and enable innovation, what are the costs, benefits and evidence base of these and how can CQC use these most effectively to encourage and enable innovation in health and social care within our existing regulatory remit?' This procurement was undertaken through the Care Quality Commission Research and Evaluation Framework (CQC EP&S 052) Lot 4 - Safety and improvement in health and social care, following the Further Competition process. The Contract is awarded for an initial period of 6 months with an option to extend for up to 3 months. Total Awarded Value is maximum of all charges including all optional contract extensions. Contract Reference: CQC EP&S 089

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1363ca24-1877-40e4-9d6e-0d825636594b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b2f6431-60c7-4400-895c-7155b8a70aab
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,795 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£82,795 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 30 Sep 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARE QUALITY COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE1 4PA
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Monument
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

I.F.F RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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